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Mets' Most Glaring Question at First Base Before Opening Day

For the first time since 2018, Pete Alonso will not be the New York Mets starting first baseman on Opening Day. After opting not to re-sign Alonso, who ended up inking a five-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets clearly wanted to go in a different direction at first base.

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Who is Devin Williams?

If you still don’t know who Devin Williams is, you’ve definitely seen him pitch before. You’ve seen him throw the same pitch, in fact, over and over again—rocking back and firing a changeup on the lower-outside corner which Pete Alonso connects with the other way as the Mets’ dugout erupts and Howie Rose delivers the call of a lifetime.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 24

Three Players Who Will Make or Break the Mets' Season

Brand new seasons bring brand new opportunities. For a New York Mets team that went from MLB’s best record at 45–24 in June to missing the playoffs entirely, no team needed a fresh start more than them.

New York Mets News / HITC / March 24

Alpine’s latest bidder Steve Cohen can derail Christian Horner and Toto Wolff’s takeover attempts

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, has made a bid to acquire a minority stake in Alpine’s F1 team. Cohen, whose net worth is estimated to be around $23 billion, is looking to venture into Formula 1 by acquiring a minority stake in Alpine.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

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The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / March 24

Carson Benge Sets Challenge For Paul Skenes As Pirates Face Mets On Opening Day

Opening Day in Queens isn’t easing anyone in. The New York Mets and Carson Benge are going straight into the fire, lining up against the Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace, Paul Skenes.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Carson Benge News / Mets Merized Online / March 24

Carson Benge Joins Rare Mets Opening Day Debut List

Assuming he is starting in right field opening day, Carson Benge will be the first Mets player since Pete Alonso in 2019 to make his major league debut in Opening Day starting lineup.

Luke Weaver News / Amazin' Avenue / March 24

Luke Weaver has the potential to create a dominant back end of the bullpen

Outside of Edwin Díaz, the Mets’ bullpen proved to be volatile last year. While a number of factors contributed to that reality, one of David Stearns’ goals this offseason was to strengthen the relief corps.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / March 24

Amazin’ Avenue’s 2026 Bold Predictions

During the offseason, David Stearns announced that Carson Benge would be given a chance to compete for a spot on the major league roster during spring training.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 24

The Final Bullpen Spot: Who Gets It?

The Mets have (knock on wood) made it to this point in camp with nearly every pitcher projected for the Opening Day roster healthy. The Mets seem inclined

New York Mets News / Stadium Rant / March 24

New York Mets 2026 Preview: A Complete Roster Built To Contend

Expectations are nothing new for the New York Mets, but heading into the 2026 season, they feel different. They feel more urgent, more attainable, and far more complete.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Carson Benge News / New Baseball Media / March 24

What to Expect from Mets Outfielder Carson Benge

Last season, Carson Benge stormed through three levels of the Minors and firmly put himself on the radar for 2026. And after a good spring in St. Lucie, the Mets announced on March 23 that Benge made the team’s Opening Day roster.

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Carlos Mendoza News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Makes Bold Carlos Mendoza Prediction Before Mets Season

Carlos Mendoza was perhaps the most en vogue manager in baseball after the New York Mets' 2024 campaign. This marked his first full season running the Mets' roster, and he helped lead them on an unexpected run to the NLCS, where they were defeated by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Mets Facing Tyrone Taylor Dilemma After Carson Benge Roster News

Coming off of a disappointing 2025 season that saw them miss the playoffs entirely, the New York Mets made several bold decisions this offseason and are approaching opening day with a new-look roster.

Freddy Peralta News / New York Mets on SI / March 23

Insider Drops 'Hint' About What Freddy Peralta Should Want in Mets Contract Extension

Perhaps the biggest off-field storyline for New York Mets fans to follow during the 2026 season is whether their team will sign star pitcher Freddy Peralta to a contract extension before he becomes a free agent at season's end.

Carson Benge News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 23

Carson Benge To Make Mets’ Roster

Outfield prospect Carson Benge is going to break camp with the Mets, reports Mike Puma of The New York Post. He will be the starting right fielder on Opening Day, per Chelsea Janes of SNY.

Sean Manaea News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Mets’ Sean Manaea regains some of his lost velocity in intrasquad game

A lot has been made about New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea and his diminished velocity. After averaging 92.2 mph with the pitch in his brilliant 2024 season, in which he posted a 3.47 ERA and struck out 184 hitters, he checked in at 91.7 last year, when he struggled to a 5.64 ERA amid oblique and elbow injuries.

Craig Kimbrel News / Empire Sports Media / March 23

Craig Kimbrel announces next steps after being left out of Opening Day roster

The New York Mets have been slowly making uncomfortable, but necessary roster decisions ahead of Opening Day on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

Craig Kimbrel Won’t Make Mets’ Roster

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told the media (including SNY TV) that veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel was told that he won’t be breaking camp with the team.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 22

Key Mets outfielder’s knee injury will require surgery

The New York Mets are now under a week away until they kick off their 2026 MLB regular season. The Mets have had a mixed bag of an offseason, and are currently wrapping up their spring training slate as they look to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether in 2025.

Sean Manaea News / Total Pro Sports / March 22

'It Is Frustrating' – Sean Manaea Gives His Honest Opinion on New Role in Mets’ Opening Day Roster

Sean Manaea made a huge impact on the New York Mets upon his arrival to the team ahead of the 2024 season. However, he spent most of the 2025 campaign on the IL and struggled on the mound following his return for the Mets.

Freddy Peralta News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Mets, Freddy Peralta “Highly Unlikely” To Agree To Extension Before Opening Day

Back in the first week of March, Freddy Peralta and the Mets hadn’t yet begun any real discussions about a possible contract extension, and Peralta said

New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Mets demote their former ace pitcher to the bullpen

The New York Mets have selected the odd man out of their pitching staff for the 2026 season. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed to reporters on Saturday that veteran left-hander Sean Manaea will begin the year in the bullpen, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN.

Sean Manaea News / Field Level Media / March 21

Mets LHP Sean Manaea out of rotation, assigned to bullpen

Left-hander Sean Manaea is the odd man out in the New York Mets' starting rotation, with manager Carlos Mendoza announcing Saturday that the veteran will begin the season in the bullpen.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20

Will Mets, Freddy Peralta sign extension before Opening Day?

Mets, Freddy Peralta seem to have understanding about possibly signing extension before Opening Day

Not long after the New York Mets acquired Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this offseason, the 29-year-old who is set to reach free agency after the 2026 season wraps up suggested he could be open to signing an extension with the club before Opening Day.

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Legendary Mets announcer Howie Rose explains major career decision

The 'Last 200-K pitcher by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 20

Nolan McLean nearly had Mets' Carlos Mendoza 'jumping off the couch' during WBC final

Before New York Mets prospect and potential future ace Nolan McLean started for Team USA versus Venezuela in the final of the World Baseball Classic this

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza made World Series promise to Howie Rose after retirement announcement

Mets' Brett Baty getting help from former teammate after alleged clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five MLB players facing important walk years

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 20